Regional Loss Prevention Manager

What you'll do

The Regional Loss Prevention Manager will have primary responsibility for the protection of company assets within Ontario.

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President, Loss Prevention, and reporting to the Territory Manager Loss Prevention this position is charged with the implementation and maintenance of loss prevention control initiatives in corporate stores.

Under the direction of the Territory Loss Prevention Manager, work to build and maintain effective relationships throughout the organization in order to add value to all departments.

Utilizing your Store Operations or Loss Prevention background, proactively work to provide day-to-day support and assistance to store managers regarding internal and external theft, security equipment operation, policies and procedures, and other matters pertaining to Loss Prevention.

In collaboration with the Canadian Tire Corporate Loss Prevention team, develop and implement employee Loss Prevention Awareness for Corporate Stores.

Continually challenge and evaluate Loss Prevention Policies and Procedure. Maintain a Loss Prevention department that is best in class.

Conduct risk assessments of stores within region and ascertain level of Loss Prevention vulnerability. Using your creativity, recommend security measures to mitigate risk.

Build plans and host meetings to create Loss Prevention awareness within the region.

Review all tips concerning internal and external investigations. Liaise with contract investigation service, police and / or Crown prosecutor in respective jurisdiction to ensure successful conclusion of investigations.

Where appropriate, initiate a civil recovery claim against offending individuals who have been arrested and charged with theft or fraud from the Company.

Provide an increased level of guidance and support to Loss Prevention Focus Store locations. Ensure that a strong Loss Prevention Presence is maintained in these locations with a goal of attaining an acceptable shrink number the following year.

Review all store audits provided by Canadian Tire Audit Services. Identify deficiencies and ensure that corrective action is taken. Follow up as required.

Through continuous education, ensure that loss prevention awareness materials such as bulletin boards, posters and newsletters are available in all locations.

Promote loss prevention best practices to all employees.

Be an active member within the Loss Prevention community. Leverage your relationships to get across current and emerging Loss Prevention trends.

Undertake any related duties as required.

What you bring

Atleast 5 years Loss Prevention Regional experience or High-Volume Retail Management or Multi unit experience (Loss Prevention background an asset)

Demonstrated track record in Training and Education

Sound problem-solving / decision-making skills

Exceptional planning and organizational skills

Excellent Communication and presentation skills

Strong influencing skills

Customer service oriented

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships

Knowledge of inventory issues, and ability to define areas of opportunity within store shrink results

Strong Technical background (Understanding of Intrusion Alarm systems and Closed Circuit Television and familiarity with Electronic Article Surveillance systems)

Understanding of locking systems and access control hardware

Ability to work independently

Strong attention to detail

Knowledge of Power BI, High level Excel, Python or R considered an asset.

Ability to handle stress and meet deadlines

Ability to travel once a quarter to stores as per business needs

Ability to work flexible hours as required

Ability to lift 50lbs

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